We enjoyed an unplanned moonlight cruise one recent evening, when we decided to boat to downtown Fort Myers. Our purpose was to have a late lunch/early dinner at the grand opening of a new river-front restaurant.
Just as our group of ten ordered our drinks, the electricity in the restaurant went out. We hung around assuming it would come back on (in fact, since it was still daylight it took awhile before we even realized what had happened.)
After about half an hour, the waiter told us that the restaurant would have to close for the evening. I guess they had underestimated the amount of juice they would need!
We walked to another restaurant and back (and then found that the first restaurant had locked the gates to the marina, entailing a phone call to the dockmaster to learn the gate comination). So we boated home in the dark. Happily it was a moonlit night and I did get some pretty sky pictures.
(The picture in the center of the collage is a commercial river boat called the Captain JP, which takes tourists on the exact same river trips we are lucky to get to do with our own boat. It was pretty all lit up.)
FOR: SKYWATCH FRIDAY (extremely late) and MOSAIC MONDAY.
Thank you to the hosts.
I love the way you did your mosaic. Really caught my eye.
I hope you get to give the new restaurant a second try.
Posted by: Lori E | March 31, 2014 at 06:38 AM
A disappointing evening but as you say, you have your own boat for nice cruises.
Posted by: Lavender Cottage | March 31, 2014 at 06:35 AM
Oh my gosh, what a series of events. Well, at least the evening was pretty and you were able to find another dining establishments. Sounds like the first one has some kinks to work out.
Posted by: Gail | March 31, 2014 at 03:08 AM
What an adventure! I enjoy travelling with you!
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | March 30, 2014 at 02:49 PM
great shots, glad the weather is good
Raining here
Posted by: pete | March 30, 2014 at 02:04 PM
Unplanned trip, unplanned power interruption....
Full of things that are unplanned.
Posted by: Rainfield M Penang | March 30, 2014 at 06:42 AM
Such stunning sunset shots, Sallie; who needs electricity when nature provides the "juice". Still, glad you were still able to eat - and get the gate open.
Posted by: Penny | March 29, 2014 at 06:27 PM
What a disappointment about the restaurant, but then on the other the other hand it was a lovely evening for a cruise!
Posted by: lindyloumacinitaly | March 29, 2014 at 12:03 PM
That's quite the adventure. I wouldn't be happy not getting my dinner on time - I need to eat at regular intervals!
Posted by: Al | March 29, 2014 at 10:01 AM
What a funny story. You couldn't win for losing except for the fact you had your own boat and could sidle along enjoying the magnificent scenery and take photos!
I'm going to predict that restaurant may not make it!
Posted by: Lowell | March 29, 2014 at 05:48 AM
Good morning Sallie.. Linda and I will be back in Fort Myers next Nov. for a few weeks. We will have to plan a "meetup"
Posted by: Joe Todd | March 29, 2014 at 05:47 AM
ell that was a bit of a let down. I hope you got a meal in the end. Then getting locked out???Just as well you had a nice trip home.
Posted by: diane | March 29, 2014 at 05:03 AM
Never a good time for the power to go off!
Looks like the trip was still good night in many ways!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: Stewart M | March 29, 2014 at 01:50 AM
Sunsets are always such a wonderful time when you can see the colors of the sky. Love your mosaic.
Posted by: bettyl-NZ | March 28, 2014 at 11:22 PM
Dearest Sallie;
Oh My; So sorry to hear about the electricity for the cruise! "Unplaned" must be expressing your feeling at that time well. Thank you verry much for your beautiful pictures of night sky of the ocean :-) I LOVE your mosaic very much♪
PS> I really am thankful for your kid comments. Especially for the post about the orange. I checked honeybell with pc and SO surprised how they look like decopon, I can't help but wish to try honeybell p;) Have a wonderful weekend♡♡♡
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | March 28, 2014 at 11:18 PM
Sounds lovely ! And what gorgeous shots you got.
Posted by: Lady Fi | March 28, 2014 at 11:17 PM
Beautiful pictures ! You probably may have missed them if the electricity would have worked correctly !
Posted by: Gattina | March 28, 2014 at 10:41 PM
It all turned out well
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | March 28, 2014 at 10:25 PM
Glad it all turned out well, - sounds very romantic, - a moonlight cruise (sigh....)
Posted by: Hildred Finch | March 28, 2014 at 09:10 PM
That collage is lovely!
I'm very impressed with the night shot of the tour boat. Very nicely captured!
Posted by: Carletta | March 28, 2014 at 06:30 PM
Well you have experienced quite an adventures! Fortunately the boat was well lit.
Have a great weekend, Sallie!
Wil.
Posted by: Reader Wil | March 28, 2014 at 04:31 PM
Lucky for you you get to do your trip without all the other people....only the people you invite!! Beautiful area, beautiful sky!
❤⊱彡 Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Posted by: Linda | March 28, 2014 at 03:46 PM
Wow, what a grand opening.. I hope they have better luck! Pretty shots from your moonlight boat ride.. Have a happy weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | March 28, 2014 at 03:03 PM
Not a very successful grand opening Hope their luck improves! I bet y'all were kinda surprised when you couldn't get to your boat..gosh! Glad it worked out in the end...
Posted by: Sondra | March 28, 2014 at 02:58 PM
p.s. almost forgot to let you know about my header photo as you had mentioned it. I took a photo of a print inside a visitor center as I liked it so much. We were in New Mexico at the time. This was on our road trip last year. I should start identifying them more and think maybe under each photo or even on the header I will start doing that. Have a great weekend :)
Posted by: Denise | March 28, 2014 at 02:55 PM
Ove all these photos Sallie. Too bad about the electricity going out. Not a good start for a new business but hopefully they can look back and laugh about in the years ahead. What a wonderful moonlit boat ride you must have had.
Posted by: Denise | March 28, 2014 at 02:52 PM
What fun as long as I don 't have to steer. Dianne
Posted by: Dianne | March 28, 2014 at 02:48 PM
Beautiful shots from the moonlit cruise.
Posted by: Carver | March 28, 2014 at 02:33 PM
definitely can't plan for that! :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | March 28, 2014 at 01:25 PM
Sounds a fun trip despite the problems! The evening colours were lovely.
Posted by: Hazel | March 28, 2014 at 12:22 PM
Sometimes the unexpected turns out quite nice. Lovely shots!
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | March 28, 2014 at 11:12 AM
What an eventful evening! Very nice that it ended with a moonlit boatride home. Sounds beautiful!
Posted by: Bev | March 28, 2014 at 11:11 AM